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Chapter Four: Athena Loses Her Head
Percy's POV:
I ran as my legs could carry me. I didn't stop until I reached the Temple of Life, the nearest place I where I knew I could contact my Dad.
I sped up the steps and burst through the door, eventually reaching his statue. I looked bemusedly at his position, as these statues reflect what position their respective god is in, and how damaged they are. My dad was kneeling on the floor, head bowed, with his hands in the air. He looked quite strange, despite the fact that I had already worked out that he was chained to something above him. I quickly searched his statue's body for signs of injury, and found a large bump on the back of his head that looked as if it had bled. His right bicep was also wounded; it had a long gash that was slightly purple, as if it was poisoned but his godly energy was stopping it from entering the blood stream.
My ADHD kicked in, spurring my mind into horrible visions that all contained my Father's death.
I tried to calm down, my Dad couldn't die; he was immortal! And yet my mind wasn't convinced, settling for a vision of my Dad surrounded by ichor, the blood of the gods, with his own trident buried in his chest. It chilled me to the core.
My musing was broken when the Athena statue lost its head. I watched in shock as it rolled unevenly before coming to rest at my feet. If the statues reflect the damage of their deity…
"Owww, I really need to check where I'm teleporting; I just whacked the head off my statue! Today is not my day!"
I span around, spotting the real and alive Athena staring exasperatedly at her headless statue.
"You're alive!" I cried out.
She looked at me as if I had grown another head, "Of course I'm alive; why wouldn't I be?"
I picked up the statue's lost head, struggling under its extreme weight as I showed it to her. "You lost your head."
I watched as her eyes glazed over, swaying into the land of memories. "Yes I did, didn't I? Why did I kiss him?"
What?!" I yelped in surprise, "Athena, one of the three maiden goddesses, kissed someone? Who?!"
"Poseidon." Was her simple reply.
My head started to sway, Poseidon and Athena? The two worst rivals in the history of Olympus kissed! My brain couldn't comprehend it, I must be going crazy. I almost laughed at the impossibility of it.
"No, not possible."
"Yes, very possible, so possible that it did happen."
Suddenly she fell to her knees, her head buried in her hands. "And I left him there. Zeus knows what he's going through."
"Athena?" I asked hesitantly, "Are you okay? You're not acting like yourself."
"No, I'm not. Why did I leave him? I should've stayed." She mumbled, her voice muffled by her jeans.
I approached her, reluctant to sit down. Even though she was acting nothing like her fellow temperamental Olympians she was still on that council, and she was a very powerful member at that. "Where did you leave him?" Maybe I could save him.
"T-Tartarus."
My mind went blank, so much for my plan.
"You have to help him!"
I got up and wandered back to the Poseidon statue. I wanted to help my Dad, but it felt impossible. I was just a demigod; I could only take on so many monsters at a time, and Tartarus was their personal playground. I'd be eaten alive. But I couldn't just leave my dad, and Athena looked so much like Annabeth…
I broke.
"Fine, I'll save my Dad. But I'm going to need some help."
Athena's face broke into a smile, the first genuine smile she'd ever given me.
"Thank the gods! Now, you want some help? I think a trip to Camp Half-Blood is in order."
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And that is how I found myself wandering into Camp Half-Blood for the first time in 3 years with my Father's supposed worst enemy, Athena.
I was uncomfortable with all the stares. Everyone stopped what they were doing to whisper to their friends.
"Is that the legendary Percy Jackson?"
Why is he with Athena?"
"Aren't Poseidon and Athena, like, enemies or something?"
We carried on walking until we reached the Big House. As we approached Chiron and Rachel came out, it seemed that both were worried, probably about a new prophecy or a vision that Rachel had had of the future.
"Percy? M'boy, is that you?" Chiron gasped.
I smiled. I had really missed Chiron; he was like a second father to me.
"Yeah, it's good to see you again Chiron."
Athena rolled her eyes, "As nice as reunions are, we came here for a reason."
Chiron looked at Athena as if he had only just noticed she was there. "Lady Athena." He said while bowing deeply.
Athena nodded her head in acknowledgment, "Chiron, I hope the fates are treating you well."
"They are my Lady, and- if you don't mind me asking- why are you here? Gods and Goddesses don't just stop by for a visit."
"What about Artemis?" I interrupted, "She just comes to stay; that's a visit, isn't it?"
Chiron smiled, "I guess so."
Athena sighed exasperatedly, "Back to the matter at hand," she glared at me, "we need to two demigods who can accompany Perseus on a quest." I cringed at the use of my full name.
"Do you mind not calling me that? My name is Percy…"
"…us. You are called Perseus, get used to it."
Chiron interrupted our bickering, "I would think that you want Thalia and Nico, they are strong and you know them more than anyone else here."
I smiled, "The Hunters are at camp?"
Chiron smiled bashfully, "Actually… no. You will need to find them first, and then get Artemis' permission to take away her Lieutenant."
"Great," I muttered, "Another impossible task for Percy."
Athena smiled, "Sounds fun. You better go find the Hades boy, the sooner you start the better."
I stopped, grinning at my thoughts. "Hey, Athena?" She looked at me hesitantly.
"Yes?"
"I've just had an idea; if you are going to force me on this quest then my son will need someone to look after him while I go off on a wild goose chase in the leopard's lair, will you do have the honour of looking after a hyper-active two year-old? In fact, you don't have a choice, swear on the Styx to look after my son."
"But…"
"No buts, don't you remember? You don't have a choice. Swear it."
Athena sighed in defeat, "Fine, I swear on the Styx to look after Perseus' son until he returns from his quest." Thunder rumbled in the background. "You'd better be grateful." She grumbled.
I smiled in satisfaction, "Oh, I am. Now, I need to go find Nico. The sooner this is over the better."
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Fantastico! That was fun. The usual deal; I won't update until I've got at least 3 reviews to reply to. So R&R like crazy! Then I'll give you another drama-packed chapter. See you guys next chapter, BlackWolfAngel18 signing out.
